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How Parents and Caregivers Can Promote Social Play

by J.L. Frost|S.C. Wortham|S. Reifel
Source: Pearson Allyn Bacon Prentice Hall
Topics: Early Years (Birth-5), The Importance of Play, Social and Emotional (Age 0-1), Social Development
  1. Engage in frequent face-to-face interactions to include comforting, talking, and responding to infant smiling and cooing.
  2. Respond to infants when they show distress and seek comfort and attention.
  3. Engage the baby in moderately stimulating experiences such as shaking rattles, tickling, moving mobiles, and arm movements.
  4. Play interactive games such as peek-a-boo and patty-cake.
  5. Provide consistency and affection in managing disciplinary problems.
  6. Respond with help and guidance with toys, play with peers, and games when requested.

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